Salven L. Lagumbay
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LAURENTE IS GAB BOXER OF THE MONTH
Former Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) lightweight champ Dennis Laurente of the Johnny Elorde Stable has been voted by the GAB ratings committee as its August Boxer of the Month in…
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WBF CHAMP CASTANARES DRAWS WITH JAPANESE
World Boxing Foundation junior welter king Dindo Casta?ares figured in a first-round technical draw with Japanese Daigoro Yamamoto due to an accidental clash of heads in their scheduled 10-rounder Sunday night at…
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Pacquiao-Morales a done deal, says Top Rank
MANNY Pacquiao skillfully kept his end of the bargain, but Erik Morales proved an abject failure. Looking forward to a rich, grudge rematch with Morales in January, the Filipino boxing icon stopped…
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WBF CHAMP CASTA?ARES FIGHTS IN JAPAN TODAY
World Boxing Foundation junior welter king Dindo "Diesel" Casta?ares collides with Japanese Daigoro Yamamoto today in a 10-round non-title rematch at the IMP Hall in Osaka, Japan. This will be a grudge…
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READY TO RUMBLE, SUICO LEAVES FOR VEGAS
Taking a second fiddle behind the Manny Pacquiao-Hector Velazquez hoopla, Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation super-featherweight king Randy "Komong Bato" Suico quitely slipped out of the country last night for Las Vegas,…
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DOUBLE TROUBLE<br>Pacquiao battles Velasquez today
FILIPINO boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao, aiming for a multimillion-dollar rematch with Erik Morales, faces Mexican Hector Velasquez today in a 12-round battle for the vacant World Boxing Council International super featherweight title…
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Not a single step back, vows Pacquiao foe
HE RESPECTS Manny Pacquiao, but don't expect Hector Velasquez to take a single step back when the two sluggers shoot it out in Los Angeles, California, Saturday evening (Sunday in Manila). Claiming…
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Pacquiao, Velazquez battle for WBC belt
THE MEXICO-BASED World Boxing Council has officially sanctioned this Sunday's 12-round fight between Manny Pacquiao and Hector Velazquez as a battle for the vacant WBC International super featherweight title. The WBC has…
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PINOY VILORIA ALSO FAVORED TO DETHRONE ORTIZ
Manny Pacquiao may be a prohibitive favorite over Hector Velazquez, but another Filipino fighter, Brian "Hawaiian Punch" Viloria, is also being tipped as a favorite to snatch the WBC light-flyweight champ Eric…
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DELADA VS KEVKATCHE SET ON SEPT. 16
Heavy-fisted Dexter "Dinamita" Delada faces one tough hurdle before his crack at the Philippine lightweight crown as he takes on veteran Rud 4K Kevkatche on September 16 in Lapu-Lapu City. The Camiguin-raised…
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Porras defeats Sales in Magpet
Bantamweight Glenn Porras, in only his sixth fight, did the unthinkable after he decisioned 41-fight veteran Mark Sales, the former WBF Asia-Pacific champ, in their 10-round fight headlining the Braveheart card last…
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GEJON THANKS PACQUIAO FOR SUPPORT
Unbeaten World Boxing Association no. 2 minimumweight Eriberto "Yukka" Gejon yesterday expressed confidence he will be more inspired to win the WBA 105-lb crown on September 25 after learning that pound-for-pound icon…
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BOXING CARD SET FOR ESPINOSA’S LEGAL BATTLE
A benefit boxing card aimed at raising funds to help former world champ Luisito Espinosa in his legal battle is set to take shape on October 22 featuring no less than a…
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Pacquiao wary of Velasquez’s ‘dirty tactics’
MANNY Pacquiao has been told to be extra careful against the "dirty tactics" of Hector Velasquez when they clash in the other mainer of a fight card that also features Erik Morales…
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GUESS WHO’S THIS P4P ICON WHO PLANS ON GOING WITH GEJON TO JAPAN…
PACQUIAO TO ACCOMPANY GEJON TO JAPAN! Filipino pound-for-pound great Manny Pacquiao will be one of those who will be cheering for compatriot Eriberto "Yukka" Gejon when the latter shoots for the WBA…
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PE?ALOSA BATTLES AFRICAN OCT. 1
Former World Boxing Council superfly king Gerry Penalosa returns to action after almost a year of inactivity when he takes on an African opponent on October 1 in Manila. Penalosa, who is…
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WBA CHAMP NIIDA IMPRESSIVE IN PUBLIC WORKOUT!
World Boxing Association 105-lb champ Yutaka Niida of Japan yesterday served strong notice to Filipino Eriberto Gejon, as he mercilessly pounded his sparmate during a public workout held yesterday at the Yokohama-Hikari…
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SUICO LEAVES FOR VEGAS SEPT. 10
CEBU CITY--Randy "Komong Bato" Suico is slated to fly to Las Vegas this Saturday with his trainer as he prepares for his September 17 showdown with former IBF lightweight king Javier Jauregui…
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GEJON NOW IN SECLUSION FOR WBA BOUT
Undefeated World Boxing Association no. 2 minimumweight contender Eriberto "Yukka" Gejon is already being kept in a secure location, as he enters the most crucial weeks in preparation for his September 25…
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Batawang headlines Sept. 17 card
WBA Pan-African Light Flyweight Champion and world contender Bert Batawang stakes his lofty ratings against the dangerous brawler Eugene Gonzales in another slam-bang boxing promotion of Samson ?Don King? Gello-ani on September…